O&K AUTO CARE CORP.
Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. - Amputations - STOCKBRIDGE, Georgia
| Employer | O&K AUTO CARE CORP. |
| Address | 1910 Hudson Bridge Road |
| City, State ZIP | STOCKBRIDGE, Georgia 30281 |
| Report ID | 20161111158 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Secondary Source | Car or vehicle washing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811192 |
| Inspection # | 1216899 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.50411, -84.23739 |
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Incident Narrative
On 11/21/2016, an employee and his supervisor were washing a vehicle together on a track. When the supervisor turned on the track to begin moving the vehicle, the employee was still washing the rim. As soon as the rollers popped up, the moving wheel of the car lacerated the employee's right-hand finger and amputated it at the first joint. PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2016, a worker at O&K AUTO CARE CORP. in STOCKBRIDGE, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c., with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 63 severe injury reports involving "Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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